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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30,175.76, 41,631.12 and 22,236.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30,175.76, 41,631.12 and 22,236.92 is: 30,678.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30,175.76 : 41,631.12 = 22,236.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30,175.76/41,631.12 = 22,236.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30,175.76x = 41,631.12 × 22,236.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30,175.76x = 925,747,884.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,747,884.95/30,175.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,678.53

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